G'day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I'm an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer.
I've been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I've been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems.
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59 thoughts on “The Old Child In Me”
Wow, Ivor, you people are having a good Christmastime, i see. It makes me happy. And that poem just reminded me how we very much cherished Christmas at childhood, the gifts, the carols, the plays and strolls. Oh, quite nostagic a poem it is.
What a lovely Christmas gathering with loved ones and sunny weather! Very nostalgic and beautiful poem, Ivor. I am just about to start preparing our simple Christmas dinner here, just the two of us. Of course, I celebrated with my daughters already, so I’m happy.
What a wonderful photo (gathering!), sweet poem, and beautiful Enya song!
Merry Christmas, Ivor…and Merry Christmas, Sir Frankie!
(((HUGS)))
🎅🎄🦌 🛷⛪🎶
PS…you have the bestest hat! 😀
Thank you Carolyn .. and another wonderful day with family and friends .. wow and another feast .. I hardly enough room left in my tummy for chocolate birthday cake .. but I managed 🎂💕🌏😊
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Wow, Ivor, you people are having a good Christmastime, i see. It makes me happy. And that poem just reminded me how we very much cherished Christmas at childhood, the gifts, the carols, the plays and strolls. Oh, quite nostagic a poem it is.
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Thank you Felix .. it’s been fabulous to see my siblings again after so many months of lockdown ..🌏😊💕🎄
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Oh wow, that must have been quite relishing indeed. I’m happy for you. Spread my love and Christmas greetings to them. Such a gorgeous family!💖🎉🎉
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Thank you for your kindness and warm wishes 🤗🌏
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Most welcome, Ivor my senior and friend.
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Merry Christmas, Ivor!
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Thank you V.J. and Merry Christmas to you too 💕😊🌏🎄🎅
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Such a sweet poem Ivor.
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Thank you Sadje 💕😊🌏
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You’re welcome ☺️
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Merry Christmas!!!
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Thank you.. and Merry Christmas to you guys 🎅🌏🐶
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How wonderful
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A truly gorgeous day
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Merry Christmas, Ivor! 🤗
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Thank you Punam… and greetings to you too 🎅🌏🤗😊🎄
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You are welcome, Ivor and thank you! 😊💖🤗
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An Aussie Christmas tree 🎄
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Merry Christmas!
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Thank you Cindy Merry Christmas 🎄🤗🌏
An Aussie Christmas tree
https://share.icloud.com/photos/06bg4Fd0IuGcycT3yGKlr2daQ
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Merry Christmas 🌲
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Thank you Cassa .. Merry Christmas 🎄
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Awww beautiful lorikeets
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What a lovely Christmas gathering with loved ones and sunny weather! Very nostalgic and beautiful poem, Ivor. I am just about to start preparing our simple Christmas dinner here, just the two of us. Of course, I celebrated with my daughters already, so I’m happy.
Happy New Year! ❤
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Thank you Cheryl …and celebrations continue today.. with my sister’s birthday party 🥳💕🎂
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Merry Christmas to you, Ivor. 🎅🤶🎄🎍🎁
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And Merry Christmas to you Lois 🎄🌏🎅🦌🤗😀
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Lovely poem…Merry Christmas, Ivor 🌟
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Thank you Navin 🎅🌏🎄🛷😊
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You’re welcome Ivor ✨
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Looks divine! Merry Christmas.
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A very, vivid image of, how, the, Christmas, holidays should, be…
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Thank you for reading and appreciating my poem 🌏😊
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This is a very emotional combination of family picture, nostalgic poem, and pertinent song.
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Thank you Derrick for appreciating my whole article 🌏😊
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What a wonderful photo (gathering!), sweet poem, and beautiful Enya song!
Merry Christmas, Ivor…and Merry Christmas, Sir Frankie!
(((HUGS)))
🎅🎄🦌 🛷⛪🎶
PS…you have the bestest hat! 😀
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Thank you Carolyn.. and now it’s birthday party at my sister Miffy’s place 💕🎂🤗🌏🥰🐶
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Happy Birthday to Miffy! Wishes for a great day!
🙂 (((HUGS))), too!
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Thank you Carolyn .. and another wonderful day with family and friends .. wow and another feast .. I hardly enough room left in my tummy for chocolate birthday cake .. but I managed 🎂💕🌏😊
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Such a sweet and gentle poem which ends up striking the ❤️ and how lovely to see you enjoying a family Christmas, Ivor 😊
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I’m a sentimental old guy ..
full of memories and rhymes 😊🌏💕
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❤️🎄🙏
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Looks like you had a lovely Christmas Day in the sunshine.
As a contrast we had an overnight snowfall. 🙂
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As you know … no matter the weather… a family Christmas Day is a wonderful get together.. and this year seemed to be extra special 😊💕🌏🐶🎄🤗
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What a wonderful photo and a beautiful poem, Ivor! ❤️✨
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Thank you Eugenia .. it was a fabulous day 😊🌏
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My pleasure, Ivor! 😊
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It looks like you had fun, Ivor. Compliments of the season to you. 🙂
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Thank you Ally 💕😊🌏🎄🐶
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My pleasure, Ivor.
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Such a nice poem. Beautiful family. Enjoyed Christmas.🌷
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Family is important during these stressfully difficult and surreal times…
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Yes, you are right family is most important. I like your reply. Iam so happy.
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Yes, you are right family is most important. I like your reply. Iam so happy.where you live?
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I’m from Geelong, Australia 😊🌏
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Thank you so much!
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